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Consumer Trends

Consumer trends, insights and preferences

Consumer Trends

Consumers give fast casuals a raise

 By Mary Chapman on Feb. 16, 2016

The maximum prices that consumers say they are willing to pay for fast-casual meals have gone up over the past two years, according to a recent study from Technomic.

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3 trendlettes to watch for December

 By Alaina Lancaster on Dec. 01, 2016

This month, restaurants are redefining the norm.

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7 lessons for engaging consumers

By Sara Rush Wirth on Apr. 13, 2017

Customers want brands to connect with them personally, both inside the four walls of a restaurant and out. The challenge now is how to figure out the ‘where’ and ‘how’ that creates an impact.

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Customers’ most-craved breakfasts

By Lizzy Freier on Oct. 10, 2017

See which 10 chains are meeting consumers’ morning cravings the most.

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4 Instagrammable desserts generating social buzz

Sponsored content from our partner Sweet Street Desserts on Mar. 02, 2018

Check out these four trending ideas for desserts that are heating up on social media right now.

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The threat from c-stores gets real

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 12, 2017

Competition rises as consumers warm to food at retail.

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Consumers embrace technology at restaurants

Apr. 07, 2011

When debating where to eat or what to order, consumers increasingly rely on technology, according to the results of a new online survey.

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Dining out is going up

Aug. 25, 2010

Of consumers surveyed during May and June by Market Force Information, 25 percent said they plan to eat out more over the next three months. That’s a significant jump from the December, 2009 survey, when just 5 percent responded with the same intention.

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Rising food prices forcing change in diets

Jun. 30, 2011

People across the globe are changing their dietary habits because the price of food is increasing exponentially. Particularly in the poorest countries, cutbacks on the quantity and quality of food are being seen due to rising food costs, states a report by Oxfam America.

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“Living Social” members remain avid restaurant goers

Oct. 04, 2011

Despite the economy, many Americans are still eating out, whether it’s at a swanky new restaurant, a neighborhood favorite or a fast food chain. So found “Living Social,” the online daily deal site, in a survey of 4,000 consumers in the top 20 media markets.

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